National Pork Producers Council - NPPC
A new economic update from NPPC provides critical information to help producers stay informed on current market conditions, industry trends and key issues impacting the pork industry. Here are a few highlights.
As the debate heats up, here’s a breakdown of what National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) looks to push on the 2023 farm bill negotiating table.
“America’s pork producers stand ready to back government efforts to maintain, diversify, and expand additional export markets for U.S. ag,” NPPC said in a press release.
Growing demand in a mature market isn’t easy. USMEF’s Gerardo Rodriguez told Pork Leadership Institute participants that it requires creating new channels and new products during their recent trip to Mexico City.
The National Pork Producers Council and the National Pork Board are proud to announce the 19 pork producers selected to join the Pork Leadership Institute’s class of 2023.
A look at what the PA Pork Producers Council has been up to this holiday season.
Here’s a look at recent pork association announcements.
College students who intend to pursue a career in the pork industry with aspirations to become industry leaders should apply for the 2023 Lois Britt Memorial Pork Industry Scholarship.
What happens when you take a veterinarian, a business manager, a recruiter and a sow farm manager to Mexico? OK, this might sound like the start of a bad joke, but the answer is simple.
Why does the Mexico export market matter so much to U.S. pork? This is just one of the questions the Pork Leadership Institute class will ask as they do a deep dive of the pork market in Mexico this week.
Ten years ago, Courtney Knupp traveled to Mexico as part of Pork Leadership Institute. Little did she realize then how her path would make a full circle a decade later.
Kelly Cushman is the new vice president of domestic policy for NPPC. In this new position, Cushman will oversee U.S. government engagement, advocacy and lobbying efforts on behalf of the U.S. pork industry.
Applications are encouraged for the 2023 Neil Dierks Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by the National Pork Industry Foundation and managed and administered by the National Pork Producers Council.
Terry Wolters, NPPC president, discusses the pork industry’s top priorities on AgriTalk this week.
Canines serve as a valuable asset in protecting the U.S. agriculture industry, helping detect foreign animal diseases and other invasive species and pests from entering the border.
When rumors circled a few weeks ago of pork packing plants refusing loads because of diminished capacity from worker absenteeism due to COVID-19, how could anyone really be surprised?
David Herring considers himself one of the lucky ones, growing up on a North Carolina pig farm. He opens up about Hog Slat and TDM Farms and shares his views on leadership, business strategy and the pork industry.
On Wednesday, USDA shared its plan to deploy 119 qualified personnel across several states to assist in the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine.
National Pork Producers Council delegates passed two resolutions at its virtual annual meeting during the Pork Industry Forum and elected officers. Here’s a recap.
Al Deutsch, a longtime pork-industry stalwart who was instrumental in building the National Pork Producers Council’s Pork Alliance membership, was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame.
U.S. Representatives reintroduced legislation to create a workforce solution for U.S. agriculture by providing stability, predictability and fairness to one of the most important sectors of our economy.
After two years of cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global African swine fever (ASF) concerns, the 2021 World Pork Expo is set to take place on June 9-11 in Des Moines, Iowa, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Registration is now open for the 2021 World Pork Expo. Find more details here.
Expanding market access to Vietnam, visa reform to address a livestock agriculture labor shortage and foreign animal disease prevention are the focus of NPPC’s Legislative Action Conference this week.
Teacher. Movie star. Veterinarian. Cowgirl. Ag engineer. TV reporter. Lawyer. The list was long when I was growing up of what I wanted to be, and you may note none of those careers pay my bills now.
National Pork Producers Council CEO Neil Dierks announced his retirement at the end of 2021 after 31 years of distinguished service with the NPPC, including the last 20 as the organization’s leader.
“Let’s hope that USDA has an alternate plan,” says Ohio farmer and chairman of rural Voices USA Chris Gibbs during AgriTalk’s Friday Free-for-all discussion on the recent pork plant line speed ruling.
The 33rd World Pork Expo drew in more than 10,000 people for the pork industry’s most anticipated event of the year. Find out what people thought and check out these scenes from the show.
The pork industry needs comprehensive labor reform to address a labor shortage. NPPC introduced, “Year-Round Pork Needs Year-Round Workers,” highlighting this need and the vital role of foreign-born workers.
National Pork Producers Council Chief Executive Officer Neil Dierks will be honored on Nov. 11 by the U.S. Meat Export Federation.